Addiction: Breaking Free from the Next Fix

07Feb

Via Scoop.it – Healthcare Continuing EducationAddictive behaviors are universal. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, one in eight Americans suffers with addictive behaviors regarding drugs or alcohol and it costs society approximately $250 billion per year. In addition to addictive behaviors potentially having a strong genetic link, the increasing stress in our culture makes it obvious why so many of us are craving avoidance and escape. How do we break free from that next fix?Via blogs.psychcentral.com